Someone Like You

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 1,431 ratings

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Last update: 07-16-2024


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From the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Falling for Gracie: “When you think of passion, drama and heartwarming stories, think Susan Mallery.” —RT Book Reviews (Top Pick)

Jill Strathern left town for the big city and never looked back—until she returned home years later to run a small law practice. It turns out her childhood crush, Mac Kendrick, a burned-out LAPD cop, has also come back to sleepy Los Lobos. Even though Mac rejected her back in high school, Jill can’t deny the attraction she still feels for him.

Now Jill and Mac are tangled in enough drama to satisfy the most jaded L.A. denizens—Mafia dons, social workers, angry exes and one very quirky eight-year-old make even the simplest romance complicated. And it all goes to prove that when it comes to affairs of the heart, there’s no place like home. An unlikely pair . . . but a perfect match.

Praise for Falling for Gracie

“Susan Mallery really is a small-town romance goddess . . . Falling for Gracie was a great example of everything there is to love about Susan Mallery romances.” —Cheeky Reads

“Filled with humor, warmth and strong characters.” —Contemporary Romance Writers

“The interactions and the intense emotions between the characters make for a fun and interesting read.” —All About Romance

Top reviews from the United States

Donna Ferriola
5.0 out of 5 stars Someone Like You
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2015
This was a funny, action filled romance that leaves you wanting to cheer for Mac and Jill when they finally got their happily ever after. When Jill walked in on her husband having sex with his assistant at their work and then their law firm fired her, she did not know what to do. Thankfully her Aunt Bev who lived in Los Lobos asked her to live with her. So she packed up her things and moved from Los Angeles to her aunts home temporarily. Her dad asked her to fill in for a lawyer that had just died with his small law firm there. Next door to her aunt her childhood crush Mac was living to make her situation even more difficult. The last time she had seen him was in his bedroom when he was home on leave from the service, in his bedroom when she was eighteen and very naked. When he saw her this way he immediately ran to the bathroom and threw up. How would he act when he saw her now? Well he was currently the town Sheriff and quite happy to see her again. The novel picks up from this point and is a thought provoking story of two divorced individuals starting over and finding out that love can still happen when you least expect it. It is a funny and exciting story as they find their way to their happily ever after. I highly recommend this novel as Susan Mallery 's books are always fun to read.
Tracy Vest
4.0 out of 5 stars Great story filled with quirky characters
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2005
After catching her sleazy husband Lyle in his office literally with his pants down, Jill is summarily fired from her law firm. Ever resourceful, she returns to her hometown of Los Lobos, where she takes over an eclectic law practice until she can find the perfect corporate gig. MacKenzie Kendrick has returned to Los Lobos also. The object of Jill's teenage crush, he returned to bring a little stability to his life after years of undercover work have left him on the edge and ever further from his daughter. In order to share future custody of Emily with his ex, he has to keep his nose clean as the new sheriff of Los Lobos. A hard proposition for the former bad boy turned lawman, whose biggest feat will be breaking down the barrier his daughter has established between them. Jill's last memory of Mac is her 18th birthday, where she waited in his bedroom and bared all with the intention of seducing him. He promptly threw up. The next time she was ready to bare all for a guy, Evan took one look at her and pronounced he was gay. Since Lyle did not throw up or have a sudden lifestyle change, she married him.

Mallery's writing is crisp and funny, the romance spicy, and her characters memorable. Add assorted quirky citizens including a tarot card reading aunt, mobsters, a secretary who doesn't want to put in a full day's work, and a cranky old man who wants to sue his neighbor over a fence built a century ago, and you have a riveting story about small town life that only Mallery could come up with. I cannot get enough of her books!
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed reading
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
Enjoyed reading about Los Logos. Jill lost her job at a prestigious law firm so she came back to her home.town Mac the town sheriff was her friend. Funand excitement
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Hallmark movie script?
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
This book is intriguing and fun and fit for a movie script to be shown on the Hallmark channel. Light and interesting plot.
sgm
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Read
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
An easy read with some interesting and quirky characters. I love Susan Mallery’s books and this one is no exception.
Nikki V
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice read, would have liked it to have an ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2017
Nice read, would have liked it to have an epilogue or extra chapter to know what happened to the characters. But really nice book.
Dianne L. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Someone Like You
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023
I love Susan Mallory’s books. Again she brings a really good story to life. Her characters are real and you get sucked into the story.
Alyzu
3.0 out of 5 stars Not My Favorite (Warning: Spoilers)
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2016
I'm a fan of Susan Mallery, and read just about everything she writes (I have some catching up to do, lol!). But I had trouble with some of Mac's behavior, and the fact that not only did he blame Jill for his questionable actions (and continuously jump to the wrong conclusions about HER behavior), but she either agreed with him or forgave him almost immediately. In a story that also features an abusive relationship, I found this puzzling, to say the least. While Mac is never physically abusive, his behavior is arguably borderline emotionally manipulative.
I did like his relationship with his daughter and ex-wife, which was his saving grace for me, as well as his genuine love and concern for the well being of his hometown.

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